I have extreme itchy scalp. There is no redness or scale of any type. I have tried various OTC and prescriiption shampoos, but no help.

[Puny]

[Penel]

I don't know if your problem is gluten related?

Try using a shampoo which does not contain sodium lauryl sulphate, as it is a common allergen.

This article has some useful advice on itchy scalp

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[Puny in reply to Penel]

Thanks for the information; very helpful.

[topaz1]

I dont know if this would help, but a natural way to wash your hair is to use 1 tbsp bicarb in warm water and rub into scalp, rinse off with water and final rinse with 1 tbsp apple cide vinegar in warm water.

[1stgls in reply to topaz1]

I tried this and found that when I rinsed my scalp felt as if I had poured acid over it--- it was fine with the bicarb on it.

I do find that if I mistakenly eat gluten I get spots on my scalp.

A really simplistic question is ---are you rinsing really, really well as soap residue will make you itch

[Puny in reply to 1stgls]

Yes, my husband washes my hair and is very thorough with the spray

[Puny in reply to topaz1]

It's messy, but I'll keep trying your suggestion.

[katemtms]

During the winter, I was using coconut oil all over my body, including my hair/head. The oil kept me warm like silk long johns. You might try it on your head. Makes hair amazingly shiny.It might help the itching, too.

[Puny in reply to katemtms]

Took a bottle of coconut pills last Fall and did not like them so I hesitate to try this.

[katemtms]

I eat gluten free. Just a thought. It's fairly easy. Now, I'm vegan which is a little more challenging. Diet is huge and often you don't know what it will help until you start eating that way.

[RoseRed]

I have used Ceanel shampoo very successfully for itchy scalp,you can get it in most chemists, hope it works

[elsbethany]

I had an itchy scalp for a couple of years which felt like I had head lice. My hair was thinning on the top where I could easily see my scalp. I would change my shampoo regularly but nothing helped then I developed blisters on my scalp and back which was diagnosed as Dermatitis Herpetiformis. I went on a gluten free diet and I've not had any scalp issues since and the bonus my hair regrew and looks normal. I have been gluten free 3 years now. Hope this helps

[Puny]

I've never developed blisters ad hope that I never do! I've been gluten fee for sever months so I hope that it will help.

[nutritionfocused]

Have you already removed gluten from your diet? If so eliminate distilled vinegar products as well. This was causing my scalp to itch terribly also.